Alarplasty (Local)

General Information

  • Duration
    1-2 hours
  • LOS in Thailand
    5-7 days
  • Type
    New Surgery
  • Type of Anesthesia
    Local Anesthesia
  • Pain Index
    2
  • Recovery Time
    1-2 weeks
Price Include
  • Anesthesia
  • Consultant
Remark
  • This price may change according to difficulty of case.

Procedure

  • Alarplasty involves removing a wedge of tissue from the sides of the nostrils near the junction with the cheek. The base of the wedge is at the level of the alar rims and the pointed apex is near the sides where the nose meets the cheek groove. The amount of excision depends on how wide the nostrils are.
Preoperative

Before Surgery

  • In preparation for the surgery, you are going to be required to
    • Stop smoking and drinking alcohol.
    • Stop taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, hormonal pills, and herbal supplements since they can increase bleeding at least 1-2 weeks.
    • Stop drinking water at least 6-8 hours before the procedure.
    • People with diseases need surgical clearance from their medical specialist.
Recovery
  • The patient can return to work and normal activities within in few days. The patient should not consume alcohol after surgery. Bruising and swelling should have disappeared after several weeks.

General Information

  • Duration
    1-2 hours
  • LOS in Thailand
    5-7
  • Type
    New Surgery
  • Type of Anesthesia
    Local Anesthesia
  • Pain Index
    2
Price Include
  • Anesthesia
  • Consultant
Remark
  • This price may change according to difficulty of case.

Procedure

  • Alarplasty involves removing a wedge of tissue from the sides of the nostrils near the junction with the cheek. The base of the wedge is at the level of the alar rims and the pointed apex is near the sides where the nose meets the cheek groove. The amount of excision depends on how wide the nostrils are.
Preoperative

Before Surgery

  • In preparation for the surgery, you are going to be required to
    • Stop smoking and drinking alcohol.
    • Stop taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, hormonal pills, and herbal supplements since they can increase bleeding at least 1-2 weeks.
    • Stop drinking water at least 6-8 hours before the procedure.
    • People with diseases need surgical clearance from their medical specialist.
Recovery
  • The patient can return to work and normal activities within in few days. The patient should not consume alcohol after surgery. Bruising and swelling should have disappeared after several weeks.

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